Is Bens Original Microwave Rice Tomato & Basil Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 5 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • chilli 1 from paste
  • pepper
  • sun-dried tomato
  • paprika oleoresin
  • tomatoes1

chilli 1 from paste

Dietitian note

Most peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Ready in minutes, this flavored rice offers a mildly tangy, herbaceous taste with a tender, slightly saucy texture; reviewers commonly note consistent convenience, quick preparation, and portion size, while some report uneven seasoning or variable rice firmness; commonly used as a quick side, base for proteins, or simple meal component.

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Ingredients

Long Grain Rice (86%), Tomatoes<sup>1</sup> (7%), Vegetable Oil, Flavour, Sun-dried Tomato (Sulphites), Basil (0.5%), Garlic (0.5%), Sugar, Yeast Extract, Salt, Colour (Paprika Oleoresin), Pepper , Rosemary, Oregano, Chilli <sup>1</sup> From paste and dice

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Where to buy

Bens Original Microwave Rice Tomato & Basil is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceousUmami
Texture
SoftFluffy
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepOn The Go